Chevrolet Sonic (Brazil)
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| model_code = Project Carbon |
| model_code = Project Carbon |
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| manufacturer = [[Chevrolet]] ([[General Motors do Brasil]]) |
| manufacturer = [[Chevrolet]] ([[General Motors do Brasil]]) |
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| production = 2026 ( |
| production = 2026 (to commence) |
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| assembly = Brazil: [[Gravataí]], Rio Grande do Sul ([[General Motors do Brasil|GM Brazil]]) |
| assembly = Brazil: [[Gravataí]], Rio Grande do Sul ([[General Motors do Brasil|GM Brazil]]) |
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| class = [[Subcompact crossover SUV]] |
| class = [[Subcompact crossover SUV]] |
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| body_style = 5‑door [[ |
| body_style = 5‑door [[SUV]] |
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| layout = [[Front-engine, front-wheel-drive]] |
| layout = [[Front-engine, front-wheel-drive]] |
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| platform = [[GM GEM platform]] |
| platform = [[GM GEM platform]] |
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The '''Chevrolet Sonic''' is |
The '''Chevrolet Sonic''' is a [[Subcompact crossover SUV|subcompact crossover]] [[SUV]] produced by the Brazilian division of [[Chevrolet]]. Scheduled to enter production in 2026, the model is derived from the [[Chevrolet Onix]] family and known internally as ''Project Carbon''. |
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It was developed to fill the gap between the Onix and the [[Chevrolet Tracker]] in the brand’s lineup. Production is confirmed for the [[Gravataí]] plant in [[Rio Grande do Sul]], and the commercial debut in Brazil is planned for the first half of 2026, focusing on the South American market.{{Cite web |date=2025-11-13 |title=Chevrolet Sonic: o que já se sabe sobre o SUV do Onix? |url=https://motorshow.com.br/chevrolet-sonic-suv-do-onix |access-date=2025-11-21 |website=motorshow.com.br |language=pt-br}}{{Cite web |title=Chevrolet Sonic é o nome do novo SUV que vai brigar com Tera, Pulse e Kardian |url=https://quatrorodas.abril.com.br/noticias/chevrolet-sonic-e-o-nome-do-novo-suv-que-vai-brigar-com-tera-pulse-e-kardian/ |access-date=2025-11-21 |website=Quatro Rodas |language=pt-BR}} The name revives that of a premium compact sold by Chevrolet in Brazil between 2012 and 2014; however, the new Sonic will be built locally and share its platform, engines and components with the Onix. |
It was developed to fill the gap between the Onix and the [[Chevrolet Tracker]] in the brand’s lineup. Production is confirmed for the [[Gravataí]] plant in [[Rio Grande do Sul]], and the commercial debut in Brazil is planned for the first half of 2026, focusing on the South American market.{{Cite web |date=2025-11-13 |title=Chevrolet Sonic: o que já se sabe sobre o SUV do Onix? |url=https://motorshow.com.br/chevrolet-sonic-suv-do-onix |access-date=2025-11-21 |website=motorshow.com.br |language=pt-br}}{{Cite web |title=Chevrolet Sonic é o nome do novo SUV que vai brigar com Tera, Pulse e Kardian |url=https://quatrorodas.abril.com.br/noticias/chevrolet-sonic-e-o-nome-do-novo-suv-que-vai-brigar-com-tera-pulse-e-kardian/ |access-date=2025-11-21 |website=Quatro Rodas |language=pt-BR}} The name revives that of a premium compact sold by Chevrolet in Brazil between 2012 and 2014; however, the new Sonic will be built locally and share its platform, engines and components with the Onix. |
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